SOME/IP Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used SOME/IP
Alex V.
Last position:
CTO, Co-Founder, Cryptography(incl. Post-Quantum Cryptography) and AI Security Expertise at AISLEIPNIR
- Integration of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms into high level protocols.
- Security of implementations of Post-Quantum Cryptography algorithms.
- Transition to Post-Quantum public key infrastructures.
- Security evaluations of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) primitives.
- Drone Cybersecurity
- Satellite Cybersecurity
- AI Security
Peter J.
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Shaffi S.
Last position:
Software Architect at Volkswagen AG
- Designed architecture for new service components Fleet Data Management and other remote services.
- Created UML, SAD, SDS, and ADR documentation capturing design decisions, traceability, and variant handling.
- Ensured ASPICE SWE.1/SWE.2 compliance through architecture governance and consistent work-product alignment.
- Participated in architecture reviews, interface definitions, effort estimations, and technical alignment discussions.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity, backend, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with ISO 21434 and ASPICE standards.
Cosmin I.
Last position:
Senior Test Manager – Freelance Contractor at CARIAD SE
- Development and implementation of test strategies and test plans based on ISO-29119-2/3 for Porsche and Audi ISO-26262 compliant projects (functional, integration, system & regression tests).
- Leading cross-functional teams across multiple locations, including resource planning, coordination, and milestone tracking.
- Responsibility for defect management, root cause analyses, and process improvements to improve quality and efficiency.
- Technical analysis of test results and creation of structured test reports and KPIs for stakeholders.
- Reviewing specifications and architecture to validate test readiness and requirement compliance.
- Controlling & monitoring test progress using appropriate metrics.
- Communicating evaluated test results as input for function approvals to function project owners.
- Practical vehicle testing, ECU flashing, and troubleshooting – on-board diagnostics and live tracing.
Applied qualifications:
- SW requirements analysis
- Jira X-Ray
- SOME-IP
- ViWI
- Confluence
- Defect management – KPM
- ODIS
- E-SYS
- Agile methodologies
Denis V.
Last position:
AUTOSAR Software Engineer at Pioneer R&D Europe
Successfully integrated the Vector Flash Bootloader (FBL) for both NXP and TI SoCs within the Ford FNV3 and FNV4 audio amplifier projects.
Achieved complete bootloader bring-up and ensured reliable operation, enabling secure and efficient firmware update capabilities.
Developed a valid approach for running the Vector FBL entirely from RAM on the TI SoC, addressing unique architectural and memory handling challenges.
Debugged and optimized NXP MCAL and TI MCAL configurations to ensure proper low-level hardware initialization.
Managed specific constraints of DDR-only bootloader execution on TI SoC, including memory mapping and execution flow.
Tools: Vector DaVinci Configurator, Vector CANoe
Languages: C, Python
Standards: AUTOSAR
Reshmi S.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Aumovio Engineering Services (formerly Continental Engineering Services)
- Programming: C/C++, Python, Embedded C, MATLAB
- Feature Owner for SecOC and FvM, leading development, integration, and validation
- Strong ECU hardware understanding for debugging
- Integrated AUTOSAR security modules: CSM, Crypto, CryIf, and HSM
- Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration
- Implemented Secure Boot with DMA on Chorus MCU, improving boot performance
- Designed HSM key management and UDS-based key verification features
- Developed Python automation scripts to improve validation efficiency
- Performed ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliant development and testing
- Implemented diagnostics (DIDs, DTCs) for fault detection and reliability
- Strong knowledge of 32-bit MCU architectures and real-time systems
- Proficient in embedded C, compiler/debugger tools, and CANoe
- Experience with TLS, IPsec, key management, and Ethernet switch configuration
- Created architecture and system documentation for cross-team alignment
- Supported production ECU flashing and large-scale deployments
- Conducted functional safety-related tests to ensure system reliability
Jaya V.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Bosch Global Software Technologies Limited
- Developed AUTOSAR applications using Eclipse RCP for RTA-CAR AUTOSAR stack from ETAS
- Collaborated with Platform and Isolar-A teams on ASW development and testing workflows
- Implemented UI automation testing using Java SWTBot framework, enhancing regression coverage
- Built microservices-based applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Angular for internal tooling
- Enhanced AUTOSAR toolchain reliability through cross-team collaboration in development and testing
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Tilmann S.
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Yan O.
Last position:
Software Developer (C++, Python) at Vaillant Heizsysteme
- Implemented communication between heating system modules via the SOME/IP interface in C++
- Developed additional software components in C++
- Executed unit tests and integration tests in the GitLab CI workflow
- Set up desktop publishing functionality
- Tools: C++, Python, Linux, Robot Framework
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Statistics of experts using SOME/IP
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
21 years
Position duration
1.5 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
10%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using SOME/IP
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
SOME/IP experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (80%)
- Information Technology (80%)
- Manufacturing (60%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (30%)
- Education (30%)
- Healthcare (30%)
- Construction (20%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What SOME/IP does
SOME/IP, or Scalable service-Oriented MiddlewarE over IP, enables software components in vehicles to communicate as services over Ethernet. It supports request-response calls, events, notifications and fields, making it suitable for connected and software-defined vehicle systems.
Vehicle communication
SOME/IP commonly connects infotainment, telematics, driver assistance and body functions across automotive Ethernet. It can carry service data over UDP or TCP and is often paired with SOME/IP Service Discovery, which lets clients find services and manage their availability.
- Define service interfaces and event groups
- Configure discovery, offers and subscriptions
- Connect ECUs and applications across vehicle networks
Ecosystem and tooling
The technology sits closely with AUTOSAR Classic and AUTOSAR Adaptive, Ethernet, IP networking and embedded middleware. Professionals may work with vsomeip, ara::com, interface descriptions, serializers, packet captures and Wireshark when implementing or diagnosing communication.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance specialists when a vehicle program moves from CAN-based communication toward service-oriented Ethernet. They may need support for architecture decisions, interface design, integration testing or fault analysis across suppliers and control units.
- Replace point-to-point messaging with reusable services
- Trace discovery and subscription failures
- Validate timing, payloads and compatibility
- Prepare integration evidence for vehicle programs
Germany project context
In Germany, SOME/IP expertise is relevant to automotive manufacturers, suppliers and mobility technology teams working with distributed vehicle software. Remote collaboration can cover interface work and analysis, while lab access or on-site sessions may be useful for ECU integration and network testing.
Strong professionals
Strong professionals understand both protocol details and the system around them. They distinguish transport problems from serialization or service-lifecycle issues, document interfaces clearly and use traces to reproduce faults. Experience with AUTOSAR, embedded C++, Ethernet diagnostics and automated testing adds practical value.
Frequently asked questions
Not sure where to start with SOME/IP? These answers cover the essentials.
SOME/IP is used to exchange data and commands between vehicle software components through service-oriented communication over IP and Ethernet. Typical applications include infotainment, telematics, connected services and distributed control functions.
Scalable service-Oriented MiddlewarE over IP supports dynamic services, larger payloads and event-based communication over automotive Ethernet. CAN remains useful for compact, deterministic signals, so the right choice depends on bandwidth, timing, topology and system architecture.
A strong SOME/IP specialist usually understands AUTOSAR Classic or AUTOSAR Adaptive, Ethernet, UDP, TCP and IP networking. Useful adjacent skills include embedded C++, interface description, serialization, Wireshark analysis and automated integration testing.
SOME/IP work ranges from straightforward interface configuration to complex multi-ECU integration. The required depth depends on whether the assignment covers a single service, full Service Discovery behavior, performance analysis or system-wide troubleshooting.
SOME/IP projects can often be handled remotely when specifications, logs, software builds and network traces are available. On-site work in Germany becomes more useful for connecting physical ECUs, operating vehicle labs or reproducing faults that depend on hardware.
Ask a SOME/IP professional to explain service lifecycle, discovery behavior, transport selection and failure handling in concrete terms. Review interface documentation, trace-based diagnosis and test results rather than judging quality from configuration work alone.
SOME/IP Service Discovery lets services announce availability and lets clients find, subscribe to and stop using event groups. Correct handling of offers, subscriptions, repetitions and timeouts is essential for reliable startup and recovery.
vsomeip is a widely used open-source implementation for service-oriented automotive communication, while AUTOSAR environments may use ara::com and related middleware. Wireshark, ECU logs and automated test tools help professionals inspect discovery, payloads and transport behavior.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 717 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 10% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Russian (30%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are Automotive (80%), Information Technology (80%), and Manufacturing (60%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used SOME/IP in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (90%).
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